How do we build the future of life in space?

Join us for a fascinating episode with Professor Gisela Detrell, Chair of Human Spaceflight Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her groundbreaking work is shaping the next era of human exploration. From her journey in aerospace to leading life support research with algae-based oxygen systems, Professor Detrell shares her passion for making the impossible possible. Discover how her team is creating technologies to sustain astronauts on Mars, the inspiring role of microalgae in space, and why this research matters not only for the stars but for life here on Earth.

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0:00:00 Preview

0:00:50 Intro

0:01:45 This or That

0:02:36 Career

0:05:00 Designing a Photobioreactor Experiment for ISS

0:11:06 Life Support Systems

0:20:45 Microalgae

0:30:37 Design of Habitat for Mars

0:34:28 Human Factors

0:36:21 Relevance for Life on Earth

0:40:00 Current Projects and Next Steps

0:44:23 Future Outlook

0:51:31 Aerospace Tier List

0:52:36 Miscellaneous

0:56:05 Advice for Young Students

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Check out the website of the chair for Human Spaceflight Technology:

https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/hsp/home/